Rebecca
(Libby/OverDrive eBook, Kindle)
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du Maurier, Daphne Author
Published
Little, Brown and Company , 2013.
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Description
Now a Netflix film starring Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas
"Last Night I Dreamt I went to Manderley Again..."
With these words, the reader is ushered into an isolated gray stone mansion on the windswept Cornish coast, as the second Mrs. Maxim de Winter recalls the chilling events that transpired as she began her new life as the young bride of a husband she barely knew. For in every corner of every room were phantoms of a time dead but not forgotten—a past devotedly preserved by the sinister housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers: a suite immaculate and untouched, clothing laid out and ready to be worn, but not by any of the great house's current occupants. With an eerie presentiment of evil tightening her heart, the second Mrs. de Winter walked in the shadow of her mysterious predecessor, determined to uncover the darkest secrets and shattering truths about Maxim's first wife—the late and hauntingly beautiful Rebecca.
This special edition of Rebecca includes excerpts from Daphne du Maurier's The Rebecca Notebook and Other Memories, an essay on the real Manderley, du Maurier's original epilogue to the book, and more.
A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick
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For an updated homage to Gothic classic Rebecca, try Alena, which places the unnamed female narrator in a similar situation -- filling the shoes of a woman who still holds others in thrall despite her mysterious death. -- Shauna Griffin
Readers who enjoy the intricate plot, creepy tone, and moody atmosphere of Rebecca may appreciate The Winters, a modern retelling of the classic gothic tale. -- Halle Carlson
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Rebecca and Dragonwyck share a claustrophobic, foreboding atmosphere through their setting in large manor homes, as well as a romantic relationship between an innocent girl and much older man -- a relationship haunted by elements of the past. -- Bethany Latham
Both of these atmospheric Gothic novels follow likeable protagonists who find themselves exploring the mysteries of a grand estate and the families who live there. Mexican Gothic is more menacing, while Rebecca takes on a moody tone. -- Tirzah Price
Featuring an unreliable narrator and a gothic tone, these historical novels both center on women who feel haunted by the legacies of their husband's deceased first wives. -- Ashley Lyons
Fans of Rebecca will enjoy the equally gothic ambiance and moody, pedagogical romantic relationship between the (much younger) heroine and her beloved -- a relationship haunted by ghosts of the past -- to be found in Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. -- Bethany Latham
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Anya Seton shares with du Maurier a straightforward, engrossing writing style, gripping plotlines, and strong characterization. In addition, many of her novels feature innocent young women and sport foreboding atmospheres; some are tinged with the Gothic; she writes in historical and romantic modes, and even uses time-slip plot techniques. -- Katherine Johnson
Daphne Du Maurier's neo-Gothic style owes an undeniable debt to the work of Charlotte Bronte, who pioneered many of the elements to be found in her stories such as a strong sense of place, foreboding atmospheres, the macabre, the preternatural, "fallen" heroes, malevolent villains, and a young, isolated protagonist. -- Bethany Latham
Daphne Du Maurier and Silvia Moreno-Garcia write compelling, atmospheric books, oftentimes with suspenseful plots. While Du Maurier chiefly wrote suspense fiction with the occasional foray into the macabre and Moreno-Garcia writes science-fiction and fantasy in addition to Gothic fiction, readers who enjoy lush settings with menacing undertones will appreciate both authors. -- Tirzah Price
Both authors are known for their atmospheric, suspenseful Gothic horror novels about women who encounter paranormal phenomena and the dark side of human nature. -- CJ Connor
Though Carmen Maria Machado's work is more thought-provoking than Daphne Du Maurier's more atmospheric writing, both are known for compelling and lyrical tales that use elements of horror and gothic fiction to explore relationships. -- Stephen Ashley
Though her writing style is more elaborate, du Maurier fans will want to check out a forerunner of du Maurier's neo-Gothic style, Emily Bronte, whose work shares many of the same elements -- a dramatic storyline, strong sense of place, foreboding atmosphere, the macabre, the preternatural, and the "fallen" hero. -- Bethany Latham
Kate Morton and Daphne du Maurier write romantic suspense that often exhibits a pervasively Gothic feel, using a slow build-up of psychological tension to add both uncertainty and menace to their absorbing storylines. -- Katherine Johnson
Though Daphne Du Maurier's catalog includes horror, and Sarah Waters' work is a bit lighter and funnier, both write atmospheric, sometimes moody stories full of lush prose and compelling characters. -- Stephen Ashley
Du Maurier fans may be drawn to the work of Robert Louis Stevenson. Du Maurier was a fan of Stevenson's novels, and her work definitely shares some of his stylistic elements -- adventurous, romantic tales with foreboding atmospheres and dark plotting, purely escapist in their appeal. -- Bethany Latham
Those drawn to the more eerie and supernatural aspects of Daphne du Maurier's stories will want to try the work of ghost story specialist Susan Hill, whose settings add tension and intrigue to the atmosphere in her novels. -- Katherine Johnson
Fans of moody, atmospheric gothic fiction with a focus on lush prose will enjoy the works of both Daphne Du Maurier and Noah Medlock. Both authors write horror stories, but Noah Medlock's style is a bit wittier and more offbeat. -- Stephen Ashley
While Gillian Flynn's works all have a modern setting and Daphne du Maurier's do not, du Maurier fans will enjoy Flynn's level of psychological suspense, the disquieting atmosphere of her stories, and characters whose colors shift depending on which prism of narrative perception they're seen through. -- Bethany Latham
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
du Maurier, D. (2013). Rebecca . Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)du Maurier, Daphne. 2013. Rebecca. Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)du Maurier, Daphne. Rebecca Little, Brown and Company, 2013.
Harvard Citation (style guide)du Maurier, D. (2013). Rebecca. Little, Brown and Company.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)du Maurier, Daphne. Rebecca Little, Brown and Company, 2013.
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